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How to build a Nushell

Jun 21, 2024
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Jakub Žádník
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Devyn Cairns
Creators Devyn Cairns & Jakub Žádník discuss building NuShell, a versatile cross-platform shell. They explore NuShell features, community dynamics, and monthly release processes. The podcast also covers repurposing old tech, compatibility with different operating systems, and the optimism towards the Rust language. Additionally, they delve into various Linux distributions and the importance of inclusive community support.
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ANECDOTE

CSV Date Transformation

  • Justin Garrison had trouble transforming dates in a CSV file using traditional tools.
  • He found a concise solution using NuShell's date-time data structure and helpful community.
ADVICE

External Commands in NuShell

  • Call external commands in NuShell and pipe data.
  • Convert text outputs to structured data within NuShell.
INSIGHT

Creative NuShell Aliases

  • NuShell users have created innovative aliases, like error checking inspired by Rust's question mark operator.
  • Some attempt to create new syntax using aliases, pushing the shell's boundaries.
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